Reception of 4g
atlantisnurse
Newbie

Why is it in Marion, Ohio we are supposed to have 4g and I usually can not get it at my house in the north part of the city?  Usually it is still 3g. There have been a couple of times the 4g works but rarely at my house.

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commonsense101
Specialist - Level 2

RF doesn't always work in homes, esp newer constructed home with thick insulation

If 3g works that might be the best signal you can get it your home

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breezex
Specialist - Level 3

According to Verizon at:  https://www.lte.vzw.com/4GLTE/tabid/9072/Default.aspx

"Verizon 4G LTE operates in the 700 MHz spectrum, which has superior propagation than higher frequency wireless deployments from other carriers. In addition, the use of the 700 MHz spectrum coast-to-coast ensures a consistent high-quality experience for Verizon 4G LTE subscribers and connected devices."


Therefore 4G should be better than 3G and 1X  (850 or 1900 MHz) inside buildings and general reception.  I think the problem is that there are many more 3G towers than 4G.  If every 3G tower had 4G also then you would see a huge jump in 4G signal strength.  I wonder just how many 4G towers does it take to define an area as having 4G service?.

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B33
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Well the More Towers that is put up or Buildings that can be used always Helps, and there will be area's in cities that have Weak signal get updated as we get to the End of 2012 and Move into 2013. If Look in the LTE update center once in while you can see places that are getting it new as well are the one's that have are have existing markets that is being Expanded..

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Nyobie_B
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Radio reception cannot travel through or around obstacles made of certain materials such as metal.  We have an engineering facility where I work and the engineers have what's called a 'screen room' - they use this special room for testing of electronics and the purpose of the screen is to prevent radio waves from entering and exiting that room.  You can see the effects of this sort of room when you drive your car in a parking structure with a lot of steel and concrete surrounding your car.  The GPS signal drops out because it's blocked from reaching your device.  Cell phones aren't any different, unfortunately, and we all suffer from lack of signal in various locations.  It's not Verizon's fault.  It's just the way physics works.

There are places in my home where 4G LTE works quite well, and other places in my home where it does not.  I've been looking online for signal boosters (amplifiers) for 4G LTE but haven't found much information on it.  You can buy boosters that will boost your home's wireless system if you have one set up, and you can buy boosters that will boost Verizon's 3G signal. 

Unfortunately, the signal issue you're having may not be something that can be solved, especially by anyone in this forum.

It's a shame because I've known many people to have a fantastic signal throughout their home and they have no separate high speed internet service through a cable provider because it's that good.  Mine isn't so I also have a high speed internet package with my cable provider.  I'd go with Verizon FiOS if it were available in my are but it's not either.  If you have a wireless system installed at your home, just set your phone up to connect to wifi automatically.  The switch happens so smoothly, you don't even know it's happening.  That's how I have my husband's phone set up.  He doesn't even have to think about it.

I hope this is helpful to answer your question!

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B33
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You might Give Verizon's Home Fusion a Try it sounds really Good and here is a Video on it:  Have a Look and Listen  Smiley Happy b33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS4y4uze3dw

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breezex
Specialist - Level 3

Nyobie_B wrote:

Radio reception cannot travel through or around obstacles made of certain materials such as metal <<<snip>>>> It's not Verizon's fault.  It's just the way physics works.

True, but it does not explain the difference in signal strength/reception of 3G vs 4G.  Only tower density or antenna direction can offer a plausible reason.  Given the same conditions 4G should be about the the same (700MHz vs 850MHz) or better (700MHz vs 1900MHz) than 3G.  Depends on which frequency Verizon is using for 3G.

Unfortunately, the signal issue you're having may not be something that can be solved, especially by anyone in this forum.

True  😞  about his forum, but Verizon can and will solve it over time.

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Nyobie_B
Contributor - Level 1

Thanks breezex.  You made some good points. 

As technology continues to advance, things can only get better!  Smiley Happy

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B33
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As long as the Price doesn't go way over the Top with it! b